Sakura sat at her dinner table cross legged and in one hand her chopsticks holding grilled salmon and the other holding the papers for a research project assigned to her. Papers were sprawled out on the table actually and there was more in the living room. Her hair pinned up in the back and wearing her usual ninja wear she read intently the paper in front of her.

Taking another bit of Salmon she set the paper down and recalled how this project had come into her hands. A blush on her cheeks as she found the next paper she was looking for. Not only was this project out of the normal span of her typical research but it was also very..strange and a bit unnerving in the way a child feels when they hear something for adult ears only.

The start of the day was average, nothing new or strange for a day in which she had a meeting. It was the monthly meeting of the councillors, an event held to discuss upcoming projects in all fields. Things like the next month's business projects, financial costs, foreign relations updates, and the medical fields review, more specifically, the state of the patients coming in and the latest research in which they would begin. She looked forward to these meetings as much as she did her period.

She had expected to be put on some kind of standard research but she was thrown for a loop when the matter of discussion fell on the Uchiha clan. Apparently there was discussion that one of their asset clans was having a feud in the stupidest way Sakura knew. Apparently a couple in the allied clan had child which was deformed. Because of this they were feuding, the parents blaming each other in the matter, even bringing it to their court but no proof could be brought on that it was either sides fault. When a councillor questioned the point of this news Fugaku explained.

The cln had requested the Uchiha clan to help with an investigation into this. The feud was more a spark to ignite some questions. In the event of such issues was it legal to sue the partner? Sakura had scoffed quietly over the idea, placing this in her mental bin of 'most shallow things she has ever heard'. Later on she was enlightend on the seriousness of the problem for large clans by Neji.

This also elected more questions after that. What could be the cause of deformations, a question addressed to Sakura which was here as the representative of the Hospital. Tsunade could have answered the question herself, but was to represent the shinobi community, not the hospital. A brief explanation of malnutrition and hereditary causes was given. Comparing the issue to how the sharingan worked by being passed through blood, even stating that inbreeding is a cause too, a prevalent thing in powerful clans.

This discussion picked up and was broken down into more and more questions going into behavior and human nature along with genetic explanations. Within this banter a hole was discovered in the medical community which was covered in everything from farms to animal taming. How did human breeding work? What could bring on benefits? What could cause problems? It was an interesting idea, although strangely awkward to discuss, feeling as something that should be more private then in a council meeting. Although her logical side rationalized that these were valid questions, meant to be explored.

By the end of the meeting it was determined. Sakura would lead a research investigation into the very odd subject of human breeding habits. In order to qwell potential future legal issues, such as the ally clan was having, to be able to assist in the ability to gin intel in seduction missions, to instruct high ranked clans to benefit and avoid deformed infants, and for the entertainment industry of Konoha to 'present' better entertinmet. She had scoffed at this comment to, but it was an interesting thing to look into she admitted.

If they could breed dogs to bring out traits and prevent illness, why could they do so with humans? She reprimanded herself for that thought, people were animals…okay technically they were but not that kind of animal.

But regardless of such reasons she couldn't help the slight thrill of the prospect of this investigation. As awkward as it would be it would open new areas of psychology on people, explain behaviours, maybe even prevent genetic mistakes. That last idea gave her a sense of pride, she had seen that life for the family of such a child could be hard, and though they loved their child no less she pitied some of the kids, who could not walk or looked odd and were picked on for it, it just wasn't fair.

She chastised herself for such an idea and took another bite of Salmon "Since when is life fair…" she sighed, turning to look out the window of her home. She had a single bedroom home with a kitchen, bathroom, and Living room. Eating in the kitchen at a table next to a window, rain pattering on the window. It was a dull end to a day in terms of weather however Sakura's mind was darting around making plans. This was her first solo research without Tsunade helping her, and it was a big one. If she could pull this off it would be an incredible start to her career and get her foot in the door for a better spot in the governing office. Nothing against her current home, but she wanted something bigger, maybe with a back yard and a second room for guests or kids.

She knew for this to work however she needed test subjects. It was a subject that could be very personal to a person, so she made note to write up a form to state what they were to expect and to give future consent, in case of legal action. The subject alone however would be enough to push people away so getting some starting teams would be a good idea she told herself.

A place to start in volunteers was easy, she'd ask some of her friend to give her a helping hand and ran through who might be available. Her immediate thought went to her old team Kakashi, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sai. She doubted Kakashi would be a good choice to include, he was getting up in his years and the point of this was to involve participants which had a strong active sex drive, probably best to range between 18-25 years of age, just to keep things legal and unawkward for the participants. Naruto might do it, hell he'd probably jump in not knowing the what he was signing up for. Only that he knew he was helping her. Sakura chuckled at the dobe, he was a good friend but certainly dense.

Sasuke was a potential volunteer if she could convince him. He was a hot blooded male that's for sure, she was none to impressed with how he pranced around making 'conquests' but resided to keeping his activities out of her mind. Once upon a time she had a crush on that boy, now she was thankful that ship had sailed.

Sai was just plain out of luck on this one, that man's only sex drive was for work.

Ino was a definite yes, Hinata perhaps, she'd want to discuss it with her fiancée Naruto first, she knew that. There was the prospect of Kiba, Shikamaru, Choji, Rock Lee, and Tenten for sure. She highly doubted Neji would participate unless Tenten was in. There were more potential people to ask but those were her top selections, maybe even invite Temari, Kankuro, and Gaara to join.

'Scratch that, Gaara's probably too busy.' She thought to herself running through more names.

She thought about relatives of her friends and naturally her first thought was none other than Uchiha Itatchi. It could certainly be said that the man had Sex appeal for sure. With a lean yet muscular body, toned from acrobatics in dodging kunai and shurikan. Her mind drifted off into what acrobatics he could pull in bed with those strong toned arms…

She shook her head in an attempt to clear it, coincidentally a rapping was heard at her door.

"Coming," she said getting up and putting the paper work down and walking over to the door. Once opened she was greeted by her friend Ino, her hair in its usual style but wearing a dark blue raincoat with vertical stripes and a matching umbrella in hand.

"Hey Sakura, sorry for the drop in but I heard you got a special assignment for the hospital by the council and I wanted to congratulate you forehead." She said with a bright smile and stepped inside once Sakura moved to let her in.

"It's fine Ino pig. I was just looking over the financial paperwork. But yeah I'm leading a research investigation in a new area." She said closing the door and putting Ino's umbrella away for her.

"Awsome! I'd say I'm jealous but it sounds like a lot of work!" she laughed as the girls headed to the kitchen, Sakura going to make some tea as Ino sat down at the table.

"You're not wrong about that, but this is a good way to get my name out there as a medic ninja AND a researcher." She said heating the water and getting the tea set.

"Please, you're already so well known seeing as Lady Tsunade trained you." Ino said looking at some of the papers.

"Yes but that not what I want to be known for. Sure it's one thing to have a name by your teacher but it's another thing to be known by what you've done with their teachings. " She said bringing the tea over "I want to make Lady Tsunade and Kakashi sensei proud, along with my parents and team mates. You ought to know that feeling."

"Yeah, except in my case I have to live up to the family name." She chuckled and said her thanks as she took the tea cup.

"Well who knows maybe you'll one up them and set a new standard. Your only 19, plenty of time to catch up right?"

"Yeah that's true, so what's this about forehead?" she pointed to the papers.

Sakura sighed and lifted the main page "It's a project about human mate selection." Ino's eyebrow raised "Hear me out before you jump at the chance pig."

"Fine but you have my undivided attention."

"Through absolutely ridiculous means and reasoning the council has determined that we need to investigate, for legal issues, how the human mating and genetics works. It might take awhile but if I can make good headway I could be on my way to knowing the system in an out, I already understand the chakra system and the circulatory, but nobody knows much on reproduction aside from the basics."

Ino smirked "Sounds kinky."